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One of the best things about a great campfire experience is the memories – people will remember for years that time they went into the wilds and had a great time with a big warm campfire. It’s an experience that lasts. And there’s many different ways to do it. What kind of wood do you …

There’s a lot to say about a good campfire, from how to prepare, to safety tips, to maintaining a fire, to putting it out when you’re done. A good campfire makes the difference between fun and stress or safety and danger. It doesn’t take a lot of time to make a good campfire, but it …

Everyone has more fun when there’s less to worry about. And campfires can cause lots of worries. Will stray embers set something ablaze? How should I tend the fire? How often? What’s the safest and easiest way to add wood? How do I regulate fire temperature? How do I put out the fire? Starting with …

There are a number of components involved in building a campfire that lasts longer and burns more evenly. Though it may require some forethought at first, it will become second-nature in no time and is completely worth the modest effort. It begins with proper starter material, small kindling on top of it, and then dry …

Building a safe, low-maintenance campfire is about using the right wood in the right configuration. Words can be descriptive, and pictures can provide even better detail at times, but often video is best. FIREase offers four videos on building, maintaining, and putting out fires safely and efficiently. Check them out here!

Building a nice campfire and sharing it with friends are two of life’s great joys. But now you can share them with the world. Show us what you like to do with your IncinerGrate! Click here to upload photos of good times you’ve had by the campfire. Looking for ways to improve your fire? Check …

Both hardwood and softwood can be used in a fire. Softwoods are better for starting fire, but burn quickly. Hardwoods burn hotter and longer, but are harder to ignite. Beyond this, the individual types of hardwood and softwood produce different levels of smoke, different scents, throw sparks differently, and split differently. There’s a lot to …

Building a fire right, the first time, is key to having an enjoyable experience in the great outdoors. Whether with friends or enjoying the solitude of the wild, it’s always harder to fix a fire once its gone awry than to spend a few extra minutes covering your bases. Here are some popular blogs on …

Proper stacking is very important when starting a fire. It can mean the difference between a fast starting fire using minimal kindling and a frustrating experience that may not get off the ground. When starting your fire, whatever you are using for kindling, start with the smallest pieces of seasoned (dry) firewood you can find. …